Binn Farm landfill site four-year extension comes with a warning
The operator of Binn Farm has been warned to maintain the ''high standards'' it has developed over the last five years. (...)
Recycling centre vandalism raises questions about Angus Council's use of landfill
Angus recycling efforts have been dealt a blow at the very beginning of the year, as vandalism forced a town's green bin waste to be sent directly to landfill. (...)
Innovative approach to using Tayside House waste carpet
As work continues to strip out the interior of Tayside House in preparation for its demolition early next year, an initiative is ensuring disadvantaged Dundonians will benefit from the waste. (...)
Fife ranks among the country's top recycling regions
Fife is Scotland's third best local authority when it comes to recycling. (...)
Moves to cut down on plastic carrier bags could include charging
Scottish shoppers could be charged for each carrier bag they use under new moves to protect the environment. (...)
New waste laws could force up Dundee incinerator's charges
Proposed changes to waste laws could force up charges at Dundee's incinerator, its operator has warned. (...)
Perth and Kinross Council signs up to Halving Waste to Landfill Commitment
A bold bid to halve the amount of waste from construction, demolition and excavation has been launched by Perth and Kinross Council. (...)
Fife grit recycling centres represent significant saving
New grit recycling units can save Fife Council half a million pounds a year, it has been said, as the facility at Lochhead near Dunfermline is already up and running and processing 800 tonnes of grit a month. (...)
Riverside nature park could be open by summer
The long-running problem of methane gas leakage at the former Riverside landfill site is close to being resolved, which could result in parts of Dundee's latest nature park being open in time for summer. (...)
Binn Farm landfill owners apply for four more years
Plans to extend the life of a controversial Perthshire landfill site have been submitted. (...)
Benefits of shared landfill are clear
As the public sector faces up to the challenges of cuts in public spending, Fife Council has revealed it is sharing some good fortune with its neighbours. (...)
Pressing money message in bid to smash glass recycling apathy
People who refuse to recycle their glass are effectively binning £200,000 of taxpayers' cash a year, it has been claimed. (...)
Gasifications plans for Binn Farm unveiled
After months of debate and consultation, plans for a waste 'gasification' plant at Binn Farm near Glenfarg have been submitted with Perth and Kinross Council. (...)